Adult Nature, Child Soul: The Mystic’s Tarot
№0 Child
Published in
May 31, 2023
“Play is the work of the child.” — Swiss child psychologist Jean Piaget
Are you feeling the midweek slump? Are too many tasks draining you? Try emulating child nature by assimilating your tasks to your interests instead of the other way around. For example, as a songwriter, I might create a nursery rhyme for a set of actions.
Creativity? Imagination? Silliness? Pick what suits you best to be childlike.
The more familiar you are with every detail, the less curious you naturally become. The Child encourages you to approach the boring, draining, challenging moments as if for the first time.
Some questions you might explore today
Am I willing to let go of the “significance” of the situation, my work, and even myself?
